Review of The Promise (2017) by Pia M — 29 Apr 2017

Part of history that cannot be forgotten...

This review of The Promise (2017) was written by Pia M on 29 Apr 2017.

The Promise has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 22 Jul 2018

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By Gabbi V (4) on 18 May 2018

A fantastic, beautiful, and heart-wrenching movie…

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By Jean B (157) on 28 Sep 2017

Decent film with the problem of being derivative. Still the primary performances are solid and the script is good…

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By Lisa Johnson Mandell (104) for AtHomeInHollywood.com (165) on 20 Aug 2018

It never quite makes clear to what promise they're referring, but the flaws can be forgiven for the ambition of the story…

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By Star L (17) on 08 May 2018

SOOOOO UNDER RATED !!! This movie is an important true historical story and it is epic! 5 stars…

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By Mae Abdulbaki (411) for Movies with Mae (104) on 20 Aug 2018

Its lack of focus and momentum is detrimental to the pacing, tone, and to the emotional connection with the characters…

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By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Those interested in an often-overlooked piece of history, and the resilience of the people who acted against it, will find The Promise to be engaging…

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By James C (2,975) on 27 Apr 2018

A good combination of an important historical lesson, a devotion of high-mindedness and a touching love story…

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By William M (1,438) on 29 Nov 2018

The love story manages to keep us watching a little-known true tragedy unfolds. Moving…

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By Rob Thomas (1,118) for Capital Times (Madison, WI) (875) on 27 Dec 2017

That awkward mix of romance and violence hobbles The Promise, an otherwise well-intentioned attempt to dramatize the 1915 murder of over one…

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